Indulge your sweet cravings with the tantalizing flavors of lemon and blueberry in these luscious cheesecake squares. This delectable dessert combines the tangy zest of lemons with the juicy burst of blueberries, all perfectly balanced on a creamy cheesecake filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises an easy-to-follow guide that will lead you to create a mouthwatering treat that will impress your family and friends.
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LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease the bottom of a 9 by 9-inch baking pan with butter. Then place parchment paper over the top, pressing down at the corners. In a food processor, process the sugar, cinnamon and graham crackers until you have the texture of bread crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse a couple of times to fully incorporate. Pour into the lined baking pan and gently pat down with the base of a glass. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until golden. When done set aside to cool.
- Add cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar to the food processor and mix until well combined. It should have a smooth consistency. Pour onto the cooled base and then cover with blueberries. They will sink slightly but should still be half exposed -- as the cake bakes they will sink a little more and break down.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the center only slightly jiggles. Remove from the oven and cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours. Once set, remove from pan using the parchment lining and slice into 10 rectangular bars. Dust with powdered sugar.
BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Tangy lemon-tinged cheesecake liberally dotted with fresh-picked blueberries, atop a buttery graham cracker crust... it's like summer in a square.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Butter an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan, then press a square of parchment paper into the pan. This will help you lift out the finished product.
- Make the crust: Place the graham crackers in a large Ziploc bag, and crush with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and the sugar. Pour in the 1/4 cup melted butter, and mix until well incorporated. Press into the baking pan. (You can also process the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a food processor, if you prefer.)
- Bake the crust for about 12 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Mix the filling: Use a stand or hand mixer with a whisk attachment (if you have one), and beat together the cream cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth. You can also do this in a blender or food processor to help ensure a smooth consistency. I simply used my Kitchenaid stand mixer and the whisk attachment.
- Pour and sprinkle: Pour the filling over the cooled graham cracker crust. Spread evenly with a knife or spatula. And now sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the top. Pretty!
- Bake, cool, cut, and serve: Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until the middle just barely jiggles. I recommend you start checking the bars at about 35 minutes, though - ovens vary! Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Remove from fridge, and using the parchment paper as little "handles," remove the bars from the pan. Cut into squares with a sharp knife. Serve.
RICH LUSCIOUS LEMON CHEESECAKE
"I'm always greeted with oohs and aahs when I bring out this exquisite dessert," relates Kaaren Jurack of Manassas, Virginia. "It has a wonderful lemony flavor, silky texture and rich sour cream topping. The addition of nuts to a traditional graham cracker crust makes it especially delectable."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan; set aside. in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BLUEBERRY-LEMON CHEESECAKE
I combined aspects of other recipes I have made to find this recipe. It is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, which you can alter to your preferred taste.
Provided by Stephanie Watkins
Time 2h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Prepare crust: Combine graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Put crumb mixture into a springform pan or a 9-inch pie plate and use waxed paper to press down into the bottom.
- Prepare filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Pour into the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set when you gently shake the pan, about 40 minutes. Continue baking and checking in 5-minute intervals if needed. Remove from the oven and immediately place in the refrigerator until chilled, 2 to 4 hours.
- While the cheesecake is chilling, prepare sauce: Mix sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a medium pan over medium heat until cornstarch dissolves. Add water and 1/2 of the blueberries and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes. Crush blueberries with a potato masher. Remove from the heat and mix in remaining blueberries and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate along with the cheesecake until ready to serve.
- To serve, slice cheesecake and top with blueberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 340.4 mg, Sugar 49.4 g
BLUEBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS
A tasty blueberry lemon cheesecake bar.
Provided by GWNYVERE
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Cheesecake Bar Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Place parchment paper over the top of the pan and press down at the corners so you have a slight overhang.
- Combine graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon for crust in the bowl of a food processor; process until combined and has the consistency of bread crumbs. Pour melted butter in slowly and pulse a couple of times to fully incorporate; the mixture will look like wet sand. Scrape into the prepared baking pan and pat firmly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 12 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for filling in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, blending to combine between each addition; process until smooth.
- Remove crust from the oven. Pour filling on top and sprinkle evenly with blueberries; they will sink slightly into the filling, this is okay.
- Bake until filling is mostly set and only slightly jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.
- Remove from the pan using the parchment lining and slice into 12 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
Tips:
- To ensure a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, use high-quality cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
- Do not overbeat the cream cheese, as this can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. If using bottled lemon juice, be sure to use 100% lemon juice.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the cheesecake filling.
- Blueberries can be fresh or frozen. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them before adding them to the cheesecake filling.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent the top from cracking.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating. This will help the cheesecake to set properly.
Conclusion:
This luscious lemon blueberry cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy, tangy, and loaded with blueberries. With its stunning appearance and delicious flavor, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to ensure your cheesecake turns out perfectly every time.
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